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Honoring the landmark anniversary of Discovery Channel’s mega-hit series, the “MythBusters” 10th Anniversary Collection arrived January 13 from Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM). Relive some of the most unforgettable moments of the fan-favorite reality series with this 10-disc collection that includes 50 episodes selected by the popular “MythBusters” cast. Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman, Grant Imahara, Kari Byron, and Tory Belleci will tackle more than 35 hours of debunking in this must-have anniversary collection.

Hosted by Adam and Jamie, along with Tory, Grant and Kari, “MythBusters” uses elements of the scientific method to test the validity of myths, tall tales and urban legends. The team’s combined backgrounds in animatronics, robotics, model building and prototyping arm them with the ability to create anything they need to test a myth, resulting in pulse-pounding explosions, thrilling crashes, hilarious mishaps and more.

Created by Peter Rees and produced by Beyond Television Productions, the “MythBusters” 10th Anniversary Collection DVD collection will be available for the suggested retail price of $99.99.

Synopsis:
The mad scientists in the MythBusters lab have cooked up their biggest concoction yet: 50 full episodes packed with the craziest, coolest and most combustible conundrums that the scientific world has to offer. Adam, Jamie, Kari, Tory, and Grant will risk their limbs and eyebrows to stamp each myth with the official MythBusters seal. Serving up one huge heaping of your favorite explosive entertainment, this is one unforgettable anniversary celebration.

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· THE STRAIN Season One, DVD
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THE STRAIN
Season 1 is now available on Blu-ray™, DVD, and Digital HD

TwoStrains.com
The infection can’t be stopped. Follow the harrowing plague in both the graphic novel and TV adaptation of THE STRAIN, based on the novel by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan. Season 1 on Blu-ray™, DVD, and Digital HD – now available!

The site features a side-by-side comparison of key scenes from the original graphic novel to the TV show, with behind the scenes interviews and commentary from the writer of the novel, Mike Huddleston (also a consultant on the show). Dive into the mind of Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan! http://twostrains.com

“The Strain” Season One on Blu-ray™, DVD, and Digital HD
Experience the first season of TV’s hottest, most blood-curdling sci-fi series – from Executive Producers-Writers Guillermo Del Toro, Carlton Cuse and Chuck Hogan – along with behind-the-scenes special features that explore the story’s journey from bestselling novel to hit show. When a freak virus kills all but four passengers on an airplane at JFK, Ephraim Goodweather (Corey Stoll), head of the Center for Disease Control’s “Canary Team,” is immediately called to the scene. With help from a mysterious Holocaust survivor (David Bradley), “Eph” and his colleague (Mía Maestro) uncover the outbreak’s ties to vampirism. Now, the only way to stop the terrifying disease from wiping out mankind is to face its source – a sinister supernatural creature known as “The Master” – whose evil intent seems more powerful than any other force on Earth!

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And a little something for the young (and young at heart) Star Wars fans, looking forward to the new series…

From Press Release:
Glendale, Calif. (September 22, 2014) — Disney Consumer Products has unveiled an intergalactic assortment of products celebrating the release of Star Wars Rebels, the new Disney XD animated television series which debuts October 3rd on Disney Channel and continues on Disney XD starting October 13th. With all new exciting adventures and memorable new characters, Star Wars Rebels will introduce a new generation of fans to the Star Wars galaxy, inspiring new lines of figures, spaceships and lightsabers, apparel and accessories, home décor, books and more from best-in-class licensees including Hasbro, LEGO, Mad Engine, Rubies and Jay Franco.

Star Wars Rebels is set between the events of Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars Episode VI: A New Hope. It is a dark time in the galaxy. The evil Galactic Empire has tightened its grip on the star systems and the noble Jedi Knights are nearly extinct. Star Wars Rebels follows the brave and clever ragtag crew of the starship Ghost — street-smart hero Ezra, cowboy Jedi Kanan, ace pilot Hera, Zeb, the muscle, explosives artist Sabine, and Chopper, the grumpy astromech droid — who embark on thrilling adventures and become heroes with the power to ignite a rebellion.

Highlights from the product line include:
Action Figures & Role-Play:
-Star Wars Rebels Action Figures by Hasbro (MSRP: $5.99-9.99): Team up characters or pit them against each other with these awesome action figures, featuring heroes and villains from the new animated series, Star Wars Rebels.Continue reading Disney Launches Star Wars Rebels Products→

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Synopsis:
Starling City has been torn apart by the Undertaking, so the need for the hooded vigilante– now known as The Arrow – is more urgent than ever in the explosive second season of the hit action series based on DC Comics’ Green Arrow. After retreating to the island on which he was once stranded, Oliver Queen returns to protect his mother, sister and besieged company – , but comes to realize that allies and enemies have switched sides, and the stranglehold of evil on family, friends and city is diabolically linked to his fateful shipwreck. A once-tight comrade-at-arms and a strength-enhancing, yet mind-warping serum may prove to be the mightiest adversaries The Arrow has ever encountered. Can justice find its target in this breathlessly exciting, 23-episode Season Two? Or will all fall before the fury of Deathstroke?